Litigation and eDiscovery Specialist in Washington, DC

Litigation and eDiscovery Specialist job description

A litigation and eDiscovery specialist provides critical support to legal teams by managing electronically stored information (ESI) and ensuring compliance with discovery requirements. This role bridges technology and law, overseeing the collection, preservation and review of data while maintaining its defensibility throughout the litigation process. Specialists also assist attorneys with case preparation, document production and trial support, leveraging advanced tools to streamline workflows and reduce risk.

Typical litigation and eDiscovery specialist duties:

Coordinate identification, collection and preservation of ESI for litigation and regulatory matters

Manage eDiscovery platforms and workflows, including data processing, hosting and review

Support attorneys with document review, production and organization for hearings, depositions, and trials

Ensure compliance with legal hold requirements and maintain accurate documentation throughout the discovery process

Prepare detailed reports and timelines for litigation teams to track discovery progress and deadlines

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Civil litigation

Commercial litigation

Compliance

eDiscovery

eDiscovery platform proficiency

Legal technology proficiency

Records management

Salary for Litigation and eDiscovery Specialist in Washington, DC

90108 - 128345

Low

90108

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

104405

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

128345

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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